Heave-to
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Heave-to is a verb meaning To stop (a seagoing vessel).
Meaning
To stop (a seagoing vessel).
More Meanings
- (nautical) To back-wind the jib and luff the main to hold a position especially in heavy seas.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heave, keelhaul, outhaul, careen, overheave, weigh.
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